6-Day Of the Great Migration Calving Spectacle

• You'll be collected from the airport.
• Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.

Arrival In Arusha

Upon arrival in Arusha, you will be warmly welcomed and transferred to your accommodation. Nestled at the foot of Mount Meru, Arusha serves as the gateway to Tanzania's renowned northern safari circuit. Spend the remainder of the day relaxing and preparing for the exciting wildlife adventure ahead. Overnight stay at your accommodation in Arusha.

Main Destination:

Arusha (City)

Accommodation:

Tulia Boutique Hotel & Spa

• Mid-range hotel located in Arusha (City)

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Meals & Drinks:

• Meals at own expense
• Drinks not included

Arusha to Tarangire NP

After breakfast, depart for Tarangire National Park, famous for its giant baobab trees and impressive elephant herds. Enjoy a full game drive through diverse habitats where lions, giraffes, zebras, wildebeest, and numerous bird species can be found. Later in the afternoon, transfer to Karatu for dinner and overnight stay at your accommodation.

Main Destination:

Tarangire National Park

Best Time To Visit July to November (Animals come to the Tarangire River)

High Season June to October (The park is full of visitors)

Best Weather June to October (Little rainfall)

Wildlife in Tarangire NP

ElephantAbundant

GiraffeCommon

LionCommon

BuffaloAbundant

ZebraAbundant

WildebeestAbundant

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HippoCommon

HyenaOccasional

LeopardRare

CheetahRare

Wild DogVery Rare

White RhinoNone

Black RhinoNone

Accommodation:

Farm of Dreams Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located 1-2hr drive from Tarangire NP

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Meals & Drinks:

• Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included)
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Karatu to Ngorongoro Crater

Depart early and descend into the spectacular Ngorongoro Crater for a memorable game drive. Home to an incredible concentration of wildlife, the crater offers excellent opportunities to spot the Big Five and a variety of other animals. After lunch, continue through the southern Serengeti ecosystem to the Ndutu region. Arrive in the evening for dinner and overnight stay at your accommodation.

Main Destination:

Ngorongoro Crater

Best Time To Visit June to October (Wildlife viewing is best)

High Season Most of the year – July to March (Expect crowds)

Best Weather June to October (Rainfall is little to none)

Wildlife in Ngorongoro Crater

Black RhinoCommon

LionCommon

BuffaloAbundant

ZebraAbundant

WildebeestAbundant

HyenaAbundant

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ElephantCommon

HippoCommon

LeopardOccasional

GiraffeNone

White RhinoNone

CheetahNone

Wild DogNone

Accommodation:

Safari Haven Migration Camp

• Mid-range tented camp located inside Serengeti NP

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Ndutu

Spend the day exploring the vast Ndutu plains, where the Great Migration gathers during the calving season. Witness thousands of wildebeest and zebra spread across the grasslands as newborn calves take their first steps. The abundance of young animals attracts predators, creating exciting wildlife viewing opportunities throughout the day. Dinner and overnight stay at your accommodation in Ndutu.

Main Destination:

Ndutu (Southern Serengeti NP)

Accommodation:

Safari Haven Migration Camp

• Mid-range tented camp located inside Serengeti NP

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Ndutu

Another full day is dedicated to discovering the wonders of Ndutu. Explore different areas of the ecosystem in search of migration herds, cheetahs, lions, hyenas, and other wildlife. Every game drive offers unique encounters, from tender moments between mothers and calves to dramatic predator-prey interactions that define this extraordinary season. Dinner and overnight stay at your accommodation in Ndutu.

Main Destination:

Ndutu (Southern Serengeti NP)

Accommodation:

Safari Haven Migration Camp

• Mid-range tented camp located inside Serengeti NP

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Ndutu

Enjoy a final game drive in Ndutu, taking in the last sights of the migration and the endless plains. Afterward, begin the journey back to Arusha through the scenic Ngorongoro highlands. Arrive in the late afternoon, marking the end of your unforgettable calving season safari and leaving with memories of one of Africa's greatest wildlife spectacles.

Main Destination:

Ndutu (Southern Serengeti NP)

Accommodation:

No accommodation (End of tour)

Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included)
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

• Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost.
• You'll be dropped off at the airport.